Coffeyville stuns Garden City with late field goal, 26–24

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 — Garden City, Kan.

Garden City Community College led most of the night, but a furious Coffeyville rally and a last-second field goal handed the Broncbusters their first loss of the season, 26–24. In a game defined by swings in momentum, GCCC’s strong first half was undone by a third-quarter surge from the Red Ravens and a crushing finish that silenced the home crowd.

How Garden City Lost

The Broncbusters executed a sharp first half, leaning on quarterback DaeOnte’ Mitchell both through the air and on the ground. Mitchell connected with Cenard Bennett for a 20-yard touchdown early, then added a 1-yard rushing score. A 33-yard Lucca Alcaraz Valens field goal stretched the lead to 17–7 at halftime. But after the break, the offense stalled while Coffeyville’s passing attack came alive. The Red Ravens marched for back-to-back touchdowns in the third quarter to erase the deficit, forcing GCCC to chase.

In the fourth, a team safety pushed Coffeyville ahead 23–17 before Jaydyn Sisk’s 41-yard touchdown strike to Bennett swung the lead back to Garden City with just over a minute to play. Yet the defense couldn’t hold one last time. Coffeyville drove into the red zone and Aidan Burgess drilled a 19-yard field goal at the horn, sending the Red Ravens home with a statement win.

Garden City Takeaways

Garden City’s run game was productive overall, racking up 242 yards on 38 attempts, led by Mitchell’s 88 and complemented by big bursts from J’kharri Thomas and Sisk. But despite the balance, the offense sputtered in the third quarter, managing no points and losing control of tempo. Penalties (10 for 106 yards) also proved costly, extending Coffeyville drives and stalling GCCC possessions.

Defensively, the Broncbusters struggled to stop quarterback Mac Armstrong, who threw for 261 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover. The secondary gave up key completions on third down and the unit wore down as time of possession tilted 33:12 to 26:43 in Coffeyville’s favor.

Still, the late strike from Sisk to Bennett showed Garden City’s resilience. The Broncbusters created a chance to win despite being outplayed in the second half — only to see it slip away in the final moments.

Coffeyville Takeaways

The Red Ravens showed toughness in erasing a double-digit road deficit. Armstrong’s poise and accuracy underpinned the comeback, and his connection with Khris Thomas (6 catches, 87 yards) kept drives alive. Coffeyville also leaned on a balanced ground attack, with Steven Robinson leading the way at 74 yards.

Defensively, the Red Ravens bent but didn’t break. Despite giving up 436 yards of offense, they produced a key third-quarter interception and forced GCCC into critical mistakes. Their front slowed Garden City enough to give Armstrong multiple chances to work.

Most importantly, Coffeyville executed in situational football. The game-winning field goal capped a methodical two-minute drive that highlighted the Red Ravens’ poise and set the tone for their season.

Matchup Breakdown

First half vs. second half. Garden City controlled the first half with explosive balance, but Coffeyville flipped the script after halftime with superior adjustments, holding GCCC scoreless in the third quarter.

Quarterback duel. Both teams leaned on their signal-callers. Mitchell gave Garden City dual-threat production, throwing and running for scores, while Armstrong provided stability and finished without a turnover. In the end, Armstrong’s efficiency tipped the scales.

Discipline and penalties. Garden City’s 106 penalty yards loomed large, contrasting Coffeyville’s 42. The miscues added up in hidden yardage, especially in the second half, giving the Red Ravens more opportunities to steal momentum.

Final Game Numbers

Final: Coffeyville 26, Garden City 24
Score by Quarters: [Coffeyville: 0 | 7 | 14 | 5 — 26] [Garden City: 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 — 24]

QB efficiency (GCCC): DaeOnte’ Mitchell 12/17, 144 yards, 1 INT; 14 carries, 88 yards, TD. Jaydyn Sisk 3/4, 50 yards, TD — including a 41-yard strike to Cenard Bennett in the 4th.

Explosive plays: Mitchell’s 20-yard TD pass to Bennett in the 1st; his 1-yard rushing TD in the 2nd; Sisk’s 41-yard TD to Bennett in the 4th.

Rushing leaders: Mitchell 14–88–1; J’kharri Thomas 11–48; Sisk 6–43; John Randle Jr. 7–38.
Receiving leaders: Bennett 5–82–2; Burton 2–37; Session 3–33.
Defensive standouts: Jer’Quise “JJ” Clayton with an interception; defense forced 4 punts but gave up 261 passing yards.

Team totals: Garden City 436 yards (242 rush, 194 pass) on 71 plays; Coffeyville 424 yards (163 rush, 261 pass) on 75 plays.

Penalties: Garden City 10–106; Coffeyville 9–42.
Possession: Coffeyville 33:12; Garden City 26:43.

Program snapshot (GCCC): Second season under HC Kiyoshi Harris; Broncbusters fall to 2–1 after first loss, with late miscues and penalties overshadowing a balanced 436-yard output.

Up Next

Garden City (2–1) heads further into Jayhawk Conference play with lessons to absorb after its first setback of 2025. The Broncbusters travel next week to face Ellsworth in Iowa. 

Coffeyville (1–1) returns home to host Butler in another key conference clash.